Zig-Zag Railway Walk

With a steam train ride from the end of the walk back to the start, the Zig-Zag Railway Walk is a very interesting one. Climbing to the ridges above the railway, this walk offers walkers the opportunity to watch the train as it puffs and hoots it’s way from Clarence Station to Bottom Points Station. And that’s even before you have a chance to get on the train and rest all the way back to the start, or alternatively retrace your steps back.

(0km) Clarence Station → Int of Leap Junction and Railway Tracks

690 m

13 mins

27m

-4m

Moderate track

From the station car park, this walk heads across the railway tracks to the picnic tables and information signs saying ‘Zig-Zag Railway’, next to the railway station. From here, the walk turns and heads behind the buildings and parallel to the old railway tracks. After a short while, the track comes to an intersection with a management trail on the right, that heads away from the railway tracks.

(0.69km) Int of Leap Junction and Railway Tracks → Leap Junction

860 m

19 mins

23m

-68m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the railway track and follows the small markers along the wide trail. Continuing past the fence (off to the right), the trail soon changes to a bush track, and then winds slightly down the hill. Heading up the other side, the track follows the markers along the ridge until reaching a lookout, signposted ‘Leap Junction’. Once on the ridge, the surrounding environment is extremely barren and this provides some good views over the area, including the railway to the north-west.

(1.55km) Leap Junction → Bottom Points Railway Station

730 m

17 mins

4m

-119m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the lookout, this walk heads down the hill along a faint track, following the white markers. Gradually, this steepens until reaching a large rock platform, directly overlooking the railway station. From the rockshelf, the track steepens even further and metal railings, steps and bridges have been constructed to help with the descent. After a while, the walk crosses a small bridge and passes a signpost saying ‘Zig Zag Walkway’, entering into the railway station.

(2.28km) Bottom Points Railway Station → Clarence Station

6 km

45 mins

383m

-246m

Very easy

Continue straight: From Bottom Points Railway Station, this walk takes a steam train back to Clarence Station. Steam services operate on: Weekends and Public Holidays, Wednesdays and NSW School Holidays (except Christmas Day). The trip takes approximately 40 minutes and run at 9:50, 11:50, 1:50 and 3:50. Adult fares are $17 one way. (Please check Zigzag Railway website for changes in information). More info.

Maps for the Zig-Zag Railway Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Fire Danger

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